Resources

Preferred Service Provider

Venture North has partnered with local companies to create a Preferred Service Provider Program. This program ensure clients have referrals and access to business technical assistance during the application process and throughout loan repayment. Our partners are committed to the economic vitality of our region and believe that a strong economy starts with strong businesses.

SCORE provides free business coaching in many areas, including starting a business, financials, marketing, business development, operations, legal help and more. SCORE also has planning resources such as business plan templates and financial planning templates. Additionally, they offer workshops and other learning events free of charge.

Small Business Development Center offers numerous counseling services for all business stages. Services include business plan development, market data and research, financing your business, technology commercialization, strategic planning, workshops and more.

Traverse City Chamber of Commerce serves more than 2,000 businesses in the Grand Traverse region. The Chamber connects businesses with support services that make an impact on their growth. Programs such as leadership development help businesses locate all their needs in one place. Businesses can also take advantage of meeting rooms at the Chamber building and discounted programs for insurance, office supplies and more.

Parker Harvey is a Traverse City based law firm specializing in real estate, business, estate planning and litigation. Contact them at 231-929-4878 or e-mail them HERE

Trion Solutions provides custom-configured human resources, payroll, benefits, workers’ comp, 401k and tax solutions designed to streamline operations, maximize value, mitigate risk, and optimize employee benefits with no disruption to your operations. They tackle the toughest employee and regulatory-related administrative tasks so that your key personnel can focus their attention where it matters most – on developing, making, and marketing your products or services. On serving your customers. On planning for your company’s future. On building your bottom line. Contact them at 231-409-2216 or e-mail them HERE